Researcher - Organic Chemistry I
Area: Faculty IV: School of Science and Technology | Job scope: part-time | Duration of employment: limited | Posting-ID: 7044
The University of Siegen is a modern university with an international orientation and a focus on interdisciplinary research. It currently has around 14,000 students and covers a range of research fields from the humanities, social and economic sciences to natural sciences, engineering and life sciences. With over 2,000 employees, the university is one of the largest employers in the region and offers a unique environment for teaching, study, research and knowledge transfer.
We seek:
In the Faculty IV: School of Science and Technology, Chemie-Biologie / Organische Chemie I, we are looking for a researcher as of the 01.10.2026 at the following conditions:
- 50% = 19,92 hours
- Pay grade 13 TV-L
- limited until 30.09.2029
Your tasks:
- Research in the field of supramolecular chemistry with the aim of obtaining a doctorate
- Independent research and practical laboratory work including:
- Collaboration with other scientists, e.g. in (inter)national collaborations
- Participation in the preparation and editing of publications and progress reports
- Participation in the day-to-day supervision of Bachelor and Master’s research projects
- Teaching duties of 2 SWS starting april 2028
Your profile:
- Above-average academic degree (Master or equivalent) in Chemistry
- A Master's thesis in the field of supramolecular chemistry is an advantage, especially with aspects of organic synthesis, coordination chemistry and metal-organic cages
- Completed modules in supramolecular chemistry during a Bachelor or Master’s degree is desirable
- Experience with the following are advantageous:
- organic ligand synthesis
- the synthesis of coordination complexes and metal-organic cages (particularly spin-crossover complexes and cages)
- the synthesis of air- and water-sensitive compounds (e.g. by Schlenk techniques and/or in a glovebox)
- the characterisation of supramolecular structures using spectroscopy (e.g. diamagnetic and paramagnetic NMR, UV/vis) and mass spectrometry
- investigating the properties of metal-organic cages (e.g. host-guest chemistry, spin-crossover properties in solution, light-responsive properties)
- photochemistry
- Experience with/interest in interdisciplinary collaboration
- Very good knowledge of English
- Very good knowledge of German is an advantage
- Participation in scientific exchanges (e.g. conferences) and/or publications is desirable
- Experience in teaching, especially in the field of organic chemistry and/or supramolecular chemistry, is an advantage
Our range of services:
- Promotion of own scientific or artistic qualification according to the Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz [act on temporary employment in higher education] (e.g. PhD)
- Diverse opportunities to take on responsibility and make a visible contribution in the research and teaching environment
- A modern understanding of leadership and collaboration
- Good work-life balance, for example, through flexible working hours and work location, as well as support with child care
- Extensive personnel development program
- Health management with a wide range of prevention and counseling services
We look forward to receiving your application by 30.06.2026.
Please apply exclusively via our job portal (https://jobs.uni-siegen.de). Unfortunately, we cannot consider applications in writing or by e-mail.
Your contact person:
Prof. Dr. Anna McConnell
0271/740-4360
Anna.McConnell@uni-siegen.de
Equal opportunities and diversity are promoted and embodied at the University of Siegen. The advertisement is explicitly addressed to people of all genders; applications from women will be given special consideration in accordance with the State Equal Opportunities Act. We also welcome applications from people with different personal, social, and cultural backgrounds, people with severe disabilities, and people of equal status.
